Jordan, Egypt, Iraq leaders attend trilateral summit in Cairo

Jordan’s King Abdullah, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi on Sunday (March 24th) agreed, during a trilateral summit in Cairo, to advance economic, trade and investment co-operation, the Jordan Times reported.

The summit covered the importance of capitalising on the potential of the three countries’ geographical connectivity and their joint strategic and economic interests, a Royal Court statement said.

Abdullah said it was an opportunity to build on existing ties to enhance economic, trade and investment co-operation, and increase co-ordination.

In a joint communiqué issued after the summit, the three affirmed their commitment to maintaining strategic co-operation and co-ordination with Arab countries to restore regional stability and reach solutions to crises.

They also agreed to hold regular trilateral meetings to co-ordinate their positions and policies in the pursuit of economic prosperity, while co-operating with friendly states and building balanced international relations.

Talks covered the Syrian crisis and the importance of reaching a political solution that preserves the territorial integrity of Syria and the unity of its people.

They also touched on regional and international efforts to counter terrorism.

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